American Museum of Natural History
What's This?: Mythic Creatures
Fantastic beasts, and where to find them, are featured in a resource that offers images of real animals that just might have given rise to some of mythic creatures of legend.
ProCon
Milk
Milk: It does a body good ... or does it? Using the provided website, scholars sort through information to answer the question. They review a chart demonstrating lactose intolerance by ethnicity and region, and they also compare the...
Other
East Meets West: Henry David Thoreau
This resource describes the influence of East Asian thought on Henry David Thoreau, including the cornerstone of Vedic thought, the "Bhagavad Gita."
Other
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
The homepage of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) provides links to articles and issues concerning the economies of East Asia and Pacific nations.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Cold War in Asia and the Middle East
Overview outlining the Cold War conflict spread as Communist government's took over in China, Korea and the Middle East.
BBC
Bbc: Country Profile: East Timor
Use this resource to find out about East Timor, the first new country of the 21st century. You can read about its history and its struggles to become and remain independent. From BBC News. There are links to recent news, videos, and a...
The Economist
The Economist: Vietnam
This is a series of recent articles covering economic, political, and health issues of South-East Asia and Vietnam in particular.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: East Timor
Kids learn East Timor on this site. The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population are all discussed.
Other
Asia Society: Policy
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe World History: E. Asia Under Challenge 1800 1914
A summary of the key events of East Asia from 1800-1914 discusses the decline and eventual takeover of the Qing Dynasty, civil war uproar in China, and the Meiji Restoration.
British Library
British Library: The East India Company and Asia 1600 1800
Learn about the trade routes and products upon which both Europe and Asia depended. English and Dutch trading companies were formed to transport valued goods half way around the world. Maps are included.
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Art of East Asia: Xiangtangshan Cave Project
Digital database of images and information about a series of Buddhist shrines with carved sculptures hollowed out of the limestone cliffs in northeastern China.
Other
Japan guide.com: The Muromachi Period
This site gives a brief basic overview of political rule in the Muromachi period.
CNN
Cnn: World
The Cable News Network (CNN) provides the latest news, issues, and events occurring in the world today. Content includes the top international headlines, including specialized focus on Africa, the Americas, the Asia-Pacific region,...
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: Bali
Find out what there is for kids to do when you travel to Bali! Areas covered include South Bali, East Bali and North Bali.
Other
International Center for Transitional Justice
This organization "assists countries pursuing accountability for past mass atrocity or human rights abuse." The site describes past and current programs in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Mongolia
BBC News provides a general overview of the landlocked East Asian country of Mongolia. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Taiwan
BBC News features a general overview of the East Asian country of Taiwan. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Arts and Humanities: Art of Asia
A landing page for a course on the art history of Asia.
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: Malaysia
"Malaysia comes in two parts, Peninsular Malaysia, and East Malaysia, on the northern edge of Borneo. Throughout Malaysia you'll find warm, friendly people, unusual wildlife, pristine tropical rainforests and beaches." Use this site to...
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Iraq
Click-through facts-and-photo file about the geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government of Iraq. Includes a map of this Asian country that pinpoints its location in the Middle East.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Muromachi Art
This site gives a brief description of the period and describes the period's art, including painting and architecture.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The First Shogun: Life and Work of Minamoto Yoritomo
This site gives a short biography of the Shogun life of Minamoto Yoritomo.
Other
Excerpts From the Writings of Lady Murasaki
Provides excerpts of the writings of Murasaki Shikibu, the author of "The Tale of Gengji," providing an interesting glimpse of the woman.